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Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai at IIT Bombay: South Asias chronic poverty a result of failed institutions, weak democracy

Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai critiqued South Asia's political economy at IIT Bombay, attributing poverty and instability to extractive institutions and weak democracies. He highlighted Nepal's lessons from its turbulent history, emphasizing the need for inclusive institutions and structural reforms for regional prosperity and cooperation.